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Common risk factors in the development of carcinoid syndrome include age (50 years or older), female gender, [[multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1]] | Common risk factors in the development of carcinoid syndrome include age (50 years or older), female gender, family history of [[multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1]] and [[neurofibromatosis type 1]], [[atrophic gastritis]], [[pernicious anemia]], and [[Zollinger-Ellison syndrome]].<ref name=risk>Health history can affect the risk of gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/types/gi-carcinoid-tumors/patient/gi-carcinoid-treatment-pdq</ref> | ||
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Common risk factors in the development of carcinoid syndrome include age (50 years or older), female gender, family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 and neurofibromatosis type 1, atrophic gastritis, pernicious anemia, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.[1]
Risk Factors
Common risk factors in the development of carcinoid syndrome include:[1]
- Age (50 years or older)
- Female gender
- Family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
- Family history of neurofibromatosis type 1
- Atrophic gastritis
- Pernicious anemia
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Health history can affect the risk of gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/types/gi-carcinoid-tumors/patient/gi-carcinoid-treatment-pdq